American policing was never a neutral institution; it was born from systems designed to control African Americans. Slave patrols, first organized in the 1700s, enforced curfews, hunted for enslaved people who ran away from their masters, and terrorized enslaved populations, embedding racial control into the very foundations of law enforcement. Even after slavery ended, these […]| Northeastern University Political Review
I could be wrong (and hope that I am) but the guess here is that those about to read this column are probably unfamiliar with the name Willis McGlascow Carter. (How about a show of hands by those who do and are anxious to prove me wrong.)| ADR
This joyful picture book shares Kwanzaa’s origins, traditions, and values, celebrating heritage and culture in a colorful, engaging way. The post Once Upon a Kwanzaa, by Nyasha Williams and Sidney Rose McCall | Book Review first appeared on The Children's Book Review.| The Children's Book Review
They’re not twins, but they do share a book birthdate. And they are both bundles of joy! Family Feast, another collaboration with illustrator Frank Morrison, celebrates the customs, conversation, chaos and culinary delights that make family gatherings unforgettably fun. Like my dog, Gigi, the beagle in Family Feast is ever hopeful for treats from the […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Are you old enough to remember blackboards, chalk and dusty erasers? The teacher would enlist a student to wipe the blackboard so the next day began with a clean slate. Well, history doesn’t …| children's books by the weatherfords
A doctor & his wife kept a secret from family & friends for nearly two decades. Then the US government discovered what they had been hiding.| Useless Information
Memorial sculpture commemorating the Martyrs of Memphis This week, on September 9, we observed a significant date on our personal calendar by celebrating the birthday of one of our sons. September …| Toward Beauty
On September 15, 2963, the Ku Klux Klan bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church killed four girls: Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley. Birmingham, 1963 is an elegy to the girls whose lives were cut short. In this work of historical fiction, an unnamed narrator is marking her tenth birthday. Sadly, […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Art by Ernel Martinez from RAP IT UP! has been selected for the prestigious Society of Illustrators The Original Art exhibition, which showcases illustrations from the year’s best children…| children's books by the weatherfords
Letters in Exile: Transnational Journeys of a Harlem Renaissance Writer is a compilation of the private correspondence of Claude McKay, the queer Jamaican-born Harlem Renaissance visionary. In this Q&A, editors... READ MORE The post Letters in Exile: A Conversation with Brooks E. Hefner and Gary Edward Holcomb appeared first on Yale University Press.| Yale University Press
Carrie Mae Weems is an iconic figure and yet, argues a new retrospective in Turin, there is still much more to say about the universality and magic of her extensive body of work| 1854 Photography
What a summer! Jeffery’s performance of Rap It Up! at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville, wowed the crowd and led a CDF staffer to proclaim…| children's books by the weatherfords
Hi friends, happy Monday! I hope you’re all doing well! Today I’m posting my review of Tayari Jones’ novel An American Marriage.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Kent was the right man at the right time.| Afropean: your guide to the Afro European diaspora and beyond
Lorraine Hansberry’s Final, African Play Rocks the House| Theatrius
Though most black loyalists who joined the British force were used as draymen and support, some were armed and participated in partisan forces like Colonel Robert Rogers’ Queen’s Ranger…| Revolutionary War Journal
It wasn’t just a cultural event that had been years in the making. It was the cultural event of the era, and would remain without parallel for decades hence. The arrival of Afro-British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in America in 1904 – to perform as conductor for his internationally acclaimed masterpiece – was a dream come true. It was particularly significant for a handful of privileged African-Americans, whose lofty primary motivation was to convince talented fellow Black citize...| Afropean: your guide to the Afro European diaspora and beyond
In 1995, my first book, Juneteenth Jamboree, was released by Lee and Low Books. At the time, it was the first and only children’s book on the first African-American holiday. I did not imagine…| children's books by the weatherfords
I am so moved (excuse the pun) that WHEN I MOVE was chosen for the Horn Book summer reading list and that WHIRLIGIGS: THE WONDROUS WINDMILLS OF VOLLIS SIMPSON’S IMAGINATION has been nominated for the 2026 North Carolina Children’s Book Award.. Jeffery and I are both stoked that RAP IT UP!–our first authorial collaboration–received a […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Shakespeare & Christina Anderson’s Madcap Update Shines| Theatrius
*portions of this piece were first published in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s “The Village” Blog on December 15, 2014 “We have no need for your sympathy. We welcome your empathy. We require neither to grow into the highest versions of human being Creator would intend us to become.” This morning I was burdened by […] The post The Truth About Sympathy, Empathy & Race in America (Version 2.0) appeared first on Dr. Juneau Robbins.| Dr. Juneau Robbins
Founded in 1898 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Arthur J. Riggs (1855-1936) and Benjamin Franklin Howard (1860-1918), the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World (I.B.P.O.E.W) is an Afric…| Social Welfare History Project
James Ijames Finds Funny Bone in Black BBQ-Wedding| Theatrius
James Ijames Gives “Hamlet” Brand-New Black American Look | Theatrius
Kathryn Seabron Reveals the Rise of MYSOGYNOIR| Theatrius
Robert Townsend Delivers Tales & Truths, Honestly by Robert M. Gardner When co-producer Don Reed steps forward to introduce Robert Townsend, enthusiasm for the show immediately energizes us. For 90 joyful minutes, Townsend astounds, confides, and reveals the challenges and triumphs of a remarkable life in show business. The common note through his life resounds with Townsend’s resilience when he was faced with racism and doubt from those who refused to believe in his talent. Townsend...| theatrius.com
New year, lots of exciting new multicultural children’s & YA books! Check out our extensive list of gorgeous books for ages 0 to 18!| Colours of Us
Discover the best multicultural chapter books of 2024, featuring a wide range of diversity and subjects! For ages 5 to 10.| Colours of Us
Following our lists of The Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2024, The Best Multicultural Chapter Books of 2024, and The Best Multicultural Middle Grade Books of 2024, last but not least: Our pick of this year’s best multicultural young … Read More The post The 10 Best Multicultural Young Adult Novels of 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Following our lists of The Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2024 and The Best Multicultural Chapter Books of 2024, check out this year’s best multicultural middle grade books! You can buy the books on this list from Amazon … Read More The post The 10 Best Multicultural Middle Grade Books of 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
It’s that time of the year again: Presenting the 100 best multicultural picture books of 2024! Another year flown by, and what a crazy one it was. Now more than ever do we need to get multicultural books into … Read More The post The 100 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Browse our extensive list of new multicultural children's & YA books October 2024! You will find gems for all ages here, 0 to 18!| Colours of Us
Less than four weeks to go until election day! With so much at stake, it is important to support Kamala Harris, and never too early to teach children of any age about the democratic values she stands for. … Read More The post 10 Children’s & YA Books about Kamala Harris appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
So many wonderful new multicultural children’s and YA books this month! Our September favourites are The Littlest Food Critic (Babies & Toddlers), The Magic Callaloo (Preschool), Zion’s Crown (Elementary School), Weirdo (Middle School), and Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote … Read More The post NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books September 2024 appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
In the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century, pursuing higher education has become integral to individual aspirations and societal progress. The discussion surrounding the importance of college credentials takes on profound significance, particularly when considering the experiences of Black, Latinx, and indigenous communities, which historically have faced significant barriers to accessing and navigating higher education....| The Pell Institute
Noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda La Teef talk about African Proverbs for All Ages.| The Children's Book Review
The Houston Riot of 1917 was a pivotal moment in American history, although one sometimes… The post The Houston Riot of 1917: First World War Violence appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! With our increasingly faster world and the aftermath of the Covid years, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are on the rise among children and teenagers. The multicultural books on this … Read More The post 20 Multicultural Children & YA Books about Mental Health appeared first on Colours of Us.| Colours of Us
Michael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our current political mess. Written by the genius that is Michael Gene Sullivan, the master of political satire, the new musical sizzles with humor, insights, and warnings of impending political disaster. This year’s show, “American Dreams,” carries the motto: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” I saw it ...| theatrius.com
On June 17, 1957, Sam Battistone and Newell Bohnett saw the first fruits of their entrepreneurial vision ripen along Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, California. Hoping to tap into blue-collar workers and middle-class vacationers, they opened up a joint-venture pancake and coffee house featuring moderate prices. Coffee sold for a dime a cup and a stack […]| The History Bandits
By Sarah Shepherd. Fraternalism fulfilled a crucial role in society. It was a social club as well as an early form of social welfare through the principle of reciprocal aid.| Social Welfare History Project
The Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion (2005) offers a brief definition of the dashiki and its etymology:| Fashion History Timeline
Just finished: Citizen, by Claudia Rankine. Reading next: Edgar Huntly, or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker, by Charles Brockden Brown. Citizen seems a more or less unclassifiable piece of literature, as…| The Ambiguities
